A vital port on the renowned Mississippi River, the city of New Orleans is steeped in culture and history. Even so, areas of the city have long struggled with poverty and its socioeconomic effects — even before the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In the storm’s wake, countless businesses — and even hospitals — opted not to reopen, leaving residents of an already-troubled community severely underserviced. Recovery has been slow, and in an area […]
A Namesake School in New Orleans
Samuel L. Green Charter School has stayed true to its roots
Needing Just the Basics at Langston Hughes
Our volunteer coordinator talks about the value of hygiene items and clothes
It had already been a fantastic day visiting two of our affiliated sites in New Orleans, and we still had one more to do before returning to our hotel for the evening. Shayne, Kris, Renée, and I made our way from Foundation Preparatory Academy to Langston Hughes Academy in the Fairgrounds neighborhood of the city. When we arrived, we met Maria outside of the school, and we all went inside together, where we were greeted […]
January 2025 Impact Report
Thank you for supporting children in need this past month
Our volunteer coordinator, Heather, at Viper Elementary School in Kentucky, wrote to us to thank our sponsors, who were, and always are, especially a big help during the holiday season: “Children Incorporated has been such a blessing for all sponsored students. Specifically, at Christmas, there was an abundance of students needing assistance this past year. I never have to worry about my Children Incorporated sponsored children getting help. I am blessed to have the funds […]
Staying Warm in the South
Even in New Orleans, winter clothes are a big need for children living in poverty
Our first day visiting our affiliated sites in New Orleans was a huge success and so much fun, and I woke up on the second and final day of our trip excited for what the day had in store for us. Just as we had done the previous morning, Shayne picked up Renée, Kris, and me at our hotel, and we drove with her to our first school, the Phillis Wheatley Community School, where we […]
A Quiet Refuge in New Orleans
Foundation Preparatory Academy is a true safe haven for kids
After our wonderful visit to Arthur Ashe Charter School in New Orleans, it was time to move on to our second affiliated site — Foundation Preparatory Academy, which serves kindergarten through 8th-grade students from all over the city. Renée, Kris, Shayne, and I all got into Shayne’s car to make the short drive from the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans to the Fairgrounds neighborhood, where Foundation Preparatory Academy was located. On the way, Renée explained […]
How to Get Started Sponsoring a Child
Step-by-step instructions on how to become a sponsor
Sponsoring a child with Children Incorporated is a very simple process. You can sponsor a child in one of three ways: call our office at 1-800-538-5381 and speak with one of our staff members; email us at sponsorship@children-inc.org; or go online to our sponsorship portal, create an account, and search for a child that is available for sponsorship. to sponsor a child online To sponsor a child online, start by clicking the blue “SPONSOR” button, located […]